Kane County—A state corrections officer has been indicted on drunken driving charges in a 2008 fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred while he was on his way to work.

Sycamore—Hauser-Ross Eye Institute will host a reception for three local artists, Dave Zoberis, Steve Tritt and Michelle Bringas, at 2240 Gateway Drive, Sycamore, on Thursday, Feb. 25, from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Northern Illinois University (NIU) will receive a Regional Extension Center award worth $7.5 million over two years from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude 3.8 earthquake occurred just before 4 a.m. in Northern Illinois. The USGS estimates nearly 11 million people felt “a light shaking.”

Sugar Grove—More than 25 vendors invite potential customers to enjoy an evening of appetizers, wine-tasting, massages and more at the Bliss Creek Golf Club on Thursday, Feb. 11, while contributing to a good cause.

ELBURN—Matt Gerke, 13, did a lot of heavy lifting at Lord of Life Church in Elburn last weekend during a massive relief collection for Haiti.

Kane County—Garfield Farm Museum will offer a $2,000 scholarship for graduate studies in museum administration.

ELBURN—For more than four decades, Fishermen’s Inn in Elburn was a popular place for fine dining and receptions, attracting people from throughout the Chicago area with its fresh trout, scenic grounds and country atmosphere.

Kane County—The Kane County Health Department will begin scheduling appointments for the H1N1 vaccine for all Kane County residents, now that the Illinois Department of Public Health announced that all Illinoisans will be eligible to receive the H1N1 flu vaccination.

Campton Hills—Campton Hills Village President Patsy Smith announced the appointment of Daniel Hoffman as the Campton Hills Chief of Police.

Kane County—This week, the Fox River Chapter of the American Red Cross Board of Directors approved the merger of the Fox River Chapter into the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago Chapter, effective January 1, 2010.

ST. CHARLES—The Downtown St. Charles Partnership, organizers of the St. Charles Electric Christmas Parade, revealed this week that this year’s parade had a record turnout, with approximately 15,000 people estimated to be in attendance.

CORTLAND—Local resident Lee Newtson has built nearly 40 dollhouses since 1978, donating many of them to local organizations for fundraisers.

ELBURN—The U.S. Census Bureau is looking for people to work in temporary jobs across Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.

Kane County—A La Fox woman convicted of stealing $137,000 from her St. Charles law firm has been sentenced to probation and jail, and ordered to repay her former law partner.